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Fairview staff propose replacing Community Engagement Committee with volunteer program
Summary
Fairview recreation staff proposed phasing out the Community Engagement Committee (CEC) and shifting its event-support and outreach duties to a volunteer recruitment and management model. Councilors expressed general support and asked staff to return with an ordinance or broader committee-review at a future work session.
Fairview recreation staff on Wednesday proposed phasing out the Community Engagement Committee and replacing its function with a volunteer-focused program to support city events and outreach. Recreation Director Cairo told the City Council that the CEC has met only four times this year and that attendance shortfalls have left the panel unable to perform some duties. Staff asked for general direction to develop an implementation plan and return with formal ordinance language.
The recommendation matters because the CEC has been a staff resource for event planning and community input; staff said low membership and irregular…
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